degras
noun
de·gras
\dāˈgrä\
Definition of degras
degras
\-äz\1a : a fatty substance obtained by pressing certain skins following the action of oxidized fish oil on them and used in dressing leather —called also moellon — see sod oil b : a mixture of this substance with other fats or fatty oils (as fish oils) or sometimes wool grease
2 : wool grease
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